News Summary
- Congress President Gagan Thapa has stated that his resignation is not born out of a defeatist mentality.
- In his resignation letter, Thapa said taking responsibility for election outcomes, in line with democratic practices, was a matter of duty.
- He emphasized that he remains committed to party reform and reconstruction and plans to engage in dialogue across various regions of the country in the future.
March 18, Kathmandu – Congress President Gagan Thapa has denied that his resignation arose from a defeatist mindset.
In the resignation letter submitted to Vice-President Bishwprakash Sharma on Wednesday, President Thapa explained the reasons behind his decision. “This decision of mine is not the fruit of a defeated mentality; rather, it is an expression of a sense of responsibility reflecting that taking accountability for outcomes in democratic traditions is a leadership duty,” he stated in the letter.
He asserted that throughout his tenure, he made decisions he believed were in the best interest of the country, democracy, and the party. Although stepping down as president, he emphasized that he is not separating himself from the journey of party reform and reconstruction.
“Today, I have decided to resign from the post of party president, but I remain fully engaged in the journey of party reform and rebuilding,” he said. “In the coming days, I will travel to different parts of the country to engage in dialogue with party colleagues and the general public, understand their sentiments, and listen to their suggestions. I will actively participate with renewed energy in the strengthening and reconstruction of the Nepali Congress.”
Thapa acknowledged that messages of support from party members and well-wishers at various levels have been a source of encouragement. “These messages are not just support; they symbolize hope and confidence in the future. I am clear that I must sustain and deepen that trust,” Thapa’s letter stated.
